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We manage the public waters of Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant Counties of North Texas. Please keep your comments courteous and be respectful of others.

TPWD Mission: "To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and You are invited to share your pictures, videos or comments about the topic being discussed. Comments are reviewed according to TPWD guidelines and policies. We reserve the discretion to remove comments that:

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10/02/2026

Good news, the fish are already wet so grab your rain jacket and mud boots! Channel catfish are on their way to all 5 of the Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning. Locations, numbers stocked, and approximate times are listed below.
City Lake Park in Mesquite is getting ~1,065 fish around 10:15 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville will get ~426 fish around 10:00 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst will get ~850 fish around 10:45 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth will get ~850 fish around 11:00 AM
South Lakes Park in Denton will get ~540 fish around 12:00 PM

Make sure you have your new 2026-2027 fishing license https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages

The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.

To find the site nearest you, please check this link:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go

09/18/2026

Happy Catfish Friday, DFW Anglers!!!
Channel catfish are on their way to 4 of the 5 Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning. Locations, numbers stocked, and approximate times are listed below.
City Lake Park in Mesquite is getting ~1,065 fish around 9:00 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville will get ~426 fish around 9:30 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth will get ~640 fish around 10:30 AM
South Lakes Park in Denton will get ~540 fish around 12:00 PM

Make sure you have your new 2026-2027 fishing license https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages

**Chisholm Park in Hurst will not be stocked today due to low water levels and concerns about water quality. We will continue to monitor conditions and work with our municipal partners to evaluate these locations and post an update when the fish will be stocked at a later date.**

The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.

To find the site nearest you, please check this link:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go

09/04/2026

Good morning DFW Anglers!!!! Y'all know what time it is?!?!?
Channel catfish are on their way to 3 of the 5 Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning. Locations, numbers stocked, and approximate times are listed below.
Lakeside Park in Duncanville will get ~426 fish around 10:00 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst will get ~426 fish around 10:15 AM
South Lakes Park in Denton will get ~540 fish around 10:30 AM

Make sure you have your new 2026-2027 fishing license https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages

**City Lake Park in Mesquite and Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth will not be stocked today due to concerns about water quality. We will continue to monitor conditions and work with our municipal partners to evaluate these locations and post an update when the fish will be stocked at a later date.**

The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.

To find the site nearest you, please check this link:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go

08/18/2026

New season hunting + fishing licenses are now on sale! Note that new identify verification rules went into effect this year. Get the details at https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/license-id-validation-faq

07/31/2026

7/31/2026
Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! **No stockings will occur after this one until September 4, 2026.**
Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:00 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~9:00 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~9:30 AM South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~10:30 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~11:00 AM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go

07/17/2026

7/17/2026

Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:00 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~9:15 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~9:45 AM South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~10:30 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~11:00 AM

The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go

07/03/2026

7/3/2026

Happy Catfish Friday! Just in time for America’s 250th birthday Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:00 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~9:15 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~9:45 AM Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~12:00 PM
South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~12:30 PM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/ neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go

06/19/2026

6/19/2026

Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic and the rain may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:15 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~9:15 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~9:45 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~12:00 PM
South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~12:30 PM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go

06/05/2026

6/5/2026

Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:00 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~9:20 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~9:45 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~10:30 AM
South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~11:00 AM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go

05/22/2026

5/22/2026

Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~10:20 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~10:10 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~10:45 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~10:30 AM
South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~11:30 AM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go

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